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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes <br />08-03-11 <br /> <br /> <br />A large number of people complained about the cost with on-line pre-registration charging a <br />$2.50 fee. There was not enough of a difference between the cost to register early and same day <br />registration. Chairperson Branch suggested absorbing the $2.50 online pre-registration fee and <br />raising the same day registration to $30, this would make a $10 difference between pre- <br />registration and same day registration. Committee Member Peterson suggested allowing <br />registrants to use pay-pal as a way to not be charged a registration fee from the on-line sites. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />There were problems with coordinating the volunteers. Some stops ran out of water and/or didn’t <br />have cups. Radio communication did not work as well as it should have and this area needs to be <br />reviewed. Chairperson Branch stated next year there will be a Volunteer Coordinator, some one <br />who just manages volunteers and is stationed in one location. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />It was suggested the registration table be looked at for better organization and there was some <br />trouble on the finish line with 3 races finishing in the same place, though the children really <br />appeared to enjoy running through the same gates as the adults did. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />There were only 24 skaters, most of which were not Centerville people so the word did get out to <br />other communities, but the committee needs to consider whether they want to do the in-line race <br />next year and if so how to attract more skaters. <br /> <br />Chairperson Branch stated the races were self supporting from sponsors so all registration fees are <br />proceeds. He will have a break down of the costs for the committee at the September meeting. The <br />committee had discussed using these proceeds towards the sand volleyball court, but Chairperson Branch <br />would like the committee to think about using a portion towards trail signage. This will be on the next <br />agenda. <br /> <br />Music in the Park <br /> <br />Committee Members need to commit to an event for the remaining performances. All of the remaining <br />performers will be using the PA system so a Committee Member who knows how to use the equipment <br />will need to be present at these events. <br /> <br />After discussion between Vice-Chairperson Grahek, Mr. Tom Lee and Mr. Mike Jeziorski, Finance <br />Director, a snake cable was bought on Craig’s List by Vice-Chairperson Grahek to be reimbursed by the <br />City from the remaining funds for the PA system. <br />This was one of the last pieces of equipment needed for the PA system; it is a thicker, hose-like cord <br />which consists of a bundle of many individual cables with patch bays at either end so that audio gear can <br />be connected. <br />Irrigation System at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park <br /> <br />Mr. Greg Burmeister reports the irrigation contractor started Monday, July 25th with system layout and <br />anticipates a 3 week completion. <br /> <br />Recycling of Aluminum Cans at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park <br /> <br />Parks & Recreation has been discussing an idea to set up an aluminum can collection point as a fund <br />raiser for the parks. The discussion raised concerns that if we do set up an aluminum collection point, are <br />4 of 6 <br /> <br />